Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Finala ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our football prediction application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Profile picture (optional)

2.2 Authentication Data

If you choose to sign in with Google, we collect:

• OAuth authentication tokens
• Google account ID
• Basic profile information from your Google account

2.3 Usage Data

We collect information about your use of the application, including:

• Match score predictions you submit
• League memberships and participation
• Points and scores earned
• Session information for maintaining your login state

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Enable you to make predictions and compete in leagues
• Calculate and display your scores and rankings
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Send you important updates about the service
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance our application

4. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data seriously. Your information is stored in secure databases with industry-standard encryption. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt, and we never store passwords in plain text. Session data is encrypted and secured to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Within Leagues: Your name, predictions, and scores are visible to other members of the leagues you join
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our application (e.g., database hosting, authentication services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tom@weareleague.co.uk

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information from our active databases, though some information may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and provide a seamless experience. These cookies are essential for the application to function properly. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: tom@weareleague.co.uk